Paris Saint-Germain is set to face Arsenal today in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals at the Emirates Stadium. The match begins at 9 p.m. local time.
PSG's expected starting lineup includes Désiré Doué in the attacking trio, playing alongside Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
The midfield is anticipated to feature Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz.
Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Lucas Pacho, and Nuno Mendes are expected to form the defense line protecting goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's side will be without several players due to injury or suspension, including Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Jorginho, Gabriel Magalhães, and Riccardo Calafiori.
The London club's attack is expected to be led by Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Martinelli. Martin Ødegaard returns to the midfield, and William Saliba is expected in defense.
This encounter marks the sixth meeting between the two clubs in UEFA competition. Arsenal has never lost to PSG in their previous five matches, recording three draws and two defeats against the French side.
Arsenal holds a strong home record in UEFA competitions, remaining undefeated at the Emirates Stadium since March 2021. The team has won its last four home matches against French clubs without conceding a goal.
PSG aims to reach the final in Munich but faces a challenge at a stadium where they lost 2-0 earlier this season during the Champions League league phase. However, the Parisian team showed progress by eliminating Liverpool in the Round of 16.
Mikel Arteta addressed supporters ahead of the match, encouraging them to actively support the team. "The message that I want to give them is that they have to play every ball with us," Arteta said. "I ask them therefore to bring their studs, their shin guards, their shorts and their jersey! And let's play Tuesday evening all together to experience one of the most beautiful evenings at the Emirates!"
